Speaker Dynamics - Own The Room

EP03: Protecting your Face – Prepping for Big Presentations

"It was a career defining moment...but not in a good way." Host Karin Reed shares her personal experience of a disastrous presentation and reveals the crucial lesson she learned: protecting your face is essential for a successful presentation.
 
As conference season approaches and listeners may be preparing for career-defining opportunities, Karin shares her expertise to help you make the most of these big moments. She introduces a powerful metric: for every minute of presentation, dedicate an hour to preparation. This may sound daunting, but it ensures you deliver your best performance and captivate your audience.
 
Karin delves into the critical step of analyzing your audience. She highlights the curse of knowledge, where we assume our audience knows what we know. By understanding your audience's background, expertise, and blind spots, you can tailor your content to resonate with them, making it relevant and engaging.  To support listeners, Karin has created a bonus worksheet to help with audience analysis.  You can download this resource for free at www.speakerdynamics.com/bonuscontent.
 
Karin also shares practical tips on presentation delivery. Whether you prefer a full script, bullet points, or a hybrid approach, she encourages finding a method that allows you to sound authentic and deliver your message with conviction. She also explores the importance of managing the presentation environment, from utilizing confidence monitors to controlling your content.
 
Protect your face by investing time in preparation, understanding your audience, and controlling the environment, you can ensure your career-defining moments are positive and impactful.
Quotes
“If you have a 20 minute presentation that you're delivering, you want to devote 20 hours to preparing for it. So that means for every one minute of presentation, you should allot one hour of prep time. And before those of you in the audience are saying, there's no way we can do that, Karin, I don't expect you to do it for every presentation that you do. But if you have a high stakes presentation, that career defining moment, I would highly, highly recommend that you do put that time in, in advance.” (5:29 | Karin Reed) 
“Whenever I'm thinking about putting together any sort of piece, I always try to think about, okay, who is in my audience? You know, what do they care about? What is valuable to them? Because if they don't care about it, they're not going to listen.” (7:54 | Karin Reed) 
“Steal a practice from the theater world, which is where they freeze the show. So the reason why you freeze the show is that you want to give the actors an opportunity to really practice it and rehearse it well. You know, so when you freeze a show, it means that no more changes can occur. So I want you to think about how you can freeze your presentation, you know, set a deadline, say, okay, on this day, whether it's two days before the event, whatever works for you, say, we're going to freeze this right now, there can be no more changes.” (19:42 | Karin Reed)
“The value of good content will be lost if you are not comfortable delivering it.” (20:45 | Karin Reed) 
 
Links
Connect with Karin Reed:
Website: www.speakerdynamics.com
Speaker Dynamics University: https://university.speakerdynamics.com/
Speaker Dynamics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakerdynamics/
Karin Reed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-reed/
 
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EP02: Speaking Well When Put On The Spot with Matt Abrahams

Does the thought of being suddenly called upon to speak in a meeting or standing up to explain something to a large group send your heart racing and palms sweating? You're not alone. This episode of Speaker Dynamics - Own The Room dives deep into the art of mastering those pulse-pounding moments, transforming them from sources of anxiety into opportunities for impactful communication. Emmy-winning journalist Karin Reed sits down with Matt Abrahams, author of "Think Faster, Talk Smarter," to unravel the secrets of spontaneous speaking.Karin and Matt dissect the essentials of thriving in unscripted scenarios: from the critical need for mental preparation to adopting a mindset that views these opportunities as a stage for authenticity rather than a test of perfection. Matt, drawing from his wealth of experience and the practical advice in his book, shares invaluable strategies that anyone can use to communicate more effectively on the fly.
This episode is packed with actionable advice for professionals eager to enhance their communication skills, whether in high-stakes environments or day-to-day interactions. By adopting these strategies, listeners will learn to navigate spontaneous speaking moments with greater confidence and authenticity.
Tune in for a transformative exploration of spontaneous speaking with Karin Reed and Matt Abrahams, and make sure to check out the bonus episode on public speaking anxiety available on the Speaker Dynamics website for even deeper insights into conquering communication challenges.
 
Links:
Connect with Matt Abrahams:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkFastTalkSmart
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tftsthepod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart/
 
Connect with Karin Reed:
Website: www.speakerdynamics.com
Bonus Content: www.speakerdynamics.com/bonuscontent
Speaker Dynamics University: https://university.speakerdynamics.com/
Speaker Dynamics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakerdynamics/
Karin Reed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-reed/
 
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EP01: Owning the Room When There IS No Room

Ever wondered why some speakers captivate the room, holding every gaze, commanding attention effortlessly whether they're in person or on a screen? What if you could unlock that secret for yourself? Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Speaker Dynamics - Own the Room," where your host, Karin Reed, an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist, four-time author, and renowned communication expert, unveils the essence of commanding communication. With a rich background in media and a passion for teaching, Karin is on a mission to help you master the art of effective communication in every setting.
 
In this episode, Karin shares her inspiring journey from broadcast journalism to becoming a sought-after communication coach. It all began with a pivotal request from a C-level executive seeking to improve her on-camera presence. This encounter sparked the creation of a comprehensive curriculum aimed not just at on-camera communication but at empowering individuals across all communication platforms. Karin delves into the unique challenges of speaking through a camera, highlighting the crucial differences from in-person interactions, including the lack of audience feedback, the discomfort of seeing oneself on screen, and the unrealistic pressure for perfection.
 
With a promise to offer real-world advice and actionable tips, Karin sets the foundation for what listeners can expect: a treasure trove of insights into becoming more authentic and effective communicators. She emphasizes that intelligence doesn't equate to on-camera charisma and that true communication power lies in authenticity. This episode is a call to action for anyone looking to elevate their communication skills, from executives striving to lead with impact to teams seeking to enhance their collective influence. Karin's message is clear: authentic communication is the key to owning the room, regardless of the medium.
 
Quotes:
“Every leader now needs to be a master of communication across all platforms. And that's what this podcast is all about. Because it's not just about on-camera communication, it's just not about virtual communication. It's not just about in-person communication, whether that be in front of a boardroom or up on stage. It's about how to be impactful, how to have influence in the room whether that is a physical room or a virtual one.” (9:12 | Karin Reed) 
“Being good on camera is not a reflection of your intelligence or lack thereof.” (10:11| Karin Reed) 
“The camera offers no feedback. So whenever you are talking to people face to face, when you're presenting in a room where everybody's sharing the same air, Typically, you are surveying the landscape and trying to see how your message is being greeted. And you know, maybe somebody is nodding along, maybe somebody is nodding off, but you change your delivery based upon that feedback that you're receiving. But if you are talking to a camera, that camera offers no feedback and it creates this barrier to how effective you are when you communicate.” (11:48 | Karin Reed)
“When we perform, we want to be perfect. And the harder we try to be perfect, what happens? Well, the more difficult that becomes. And here's the thing. Perfection is not what makes you a great communicator, does not make you a great speaker. What makes you a great communicator, what makes you a great speaker, whether it's on camera or off, is authenticity.” (14:02 | Karin Reed) 
 
Links
Website: www.speakerdynamics.com
Speaker Dynamics University: https://university.speakerdynamics.com/
Speaker Dynamics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakerdynamics/
Karin Reed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-reed/
 
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Own The Room - Trailer

Have you ever been captivated by a great speaker and wondered how they make it look so effortless? Trust me, while it may look effortless, it likely took a lot of effort to get there. How do I know? Because I’ve helped thousands of coaching clients take their speaking skills from bland to “bravo!”, and I’m ready to help you too. In this twice monthly podcast, I’ll teach you how to deliver a message with impact – whether you are pitching an idea to investors, charging up your team at sales kickoff, or seeking to influence a decision by your board. In 30 minutes or less, you’ll hear actionable tips from me and my expert guests on how to close that deal, inspire your team to excellence, and own any room.